Position: Cornerback College: Mississippi High school: Memphis (TN) East 40 yard dash time 4.43 seconds | Weight: 198 lb (90 kg) Height 1.80 m Name Cassius Vaughn Children Cassius Vaughn II | |
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Date of birth: (1987-11-03) November 3, 1987 (age 28) Role American football cornerback Parents Paulette Reid, Cassius Vaughn Similar People Chris Gronkowski, Chuck Pagano, Jim Caldwell, John Harbaugh, Randy Brown Profiles | ||
Education University of Mississippi Place of birth: Memphis, Tennessee | ||
Ole Miss Cornerbacks
Cassius M. Vaughn (born November 3, 1987) is an American football defensive back who is currently a member of the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football at Ole Miss. In the NFL Vaughn has also played for the Indianapolis Colts, Detroit Lions Baltimore Ravens and San Diego Chargers. He made his CFL debut in 2016 with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
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- Ole Miss Cornerbacks
- Colts cornerback cassius vaughn
- Denver Broncos
- Indianapolis Colts
- Detroit Lions
- Baltimore Ravens
- San Diego Chargers
- Hamilton Tiger Cats
- Toronto Argonauts
- Personal Life
- References
Colts cornerback cassius vaughn
Denver Broncos
As a rookie in 2010 for the Denver Broncos (NFL), Vaughn did not start in any games as a defensive back but did play in thirteen games as a special teams player, where he recorded seven tackles, recovered a muffed punt, and returned two kickoffs for 125 yards and one touchdown. On October 9, 2011 in a 29–24 loss to the San Diego Chargers, Vaughn intercepted Philip Rivers' pass and returned it 55 yards for a touchdown.
Indianapolis Colts
On May 23, 2012, Vaughn was traded to the Indianapolis Colts (NFL) in exchange for FB Chris Gronkowski. On November 9, 2012, Vaughn was fined $7,875 for a late hit on Miami Dolphins running back Reggie Bush in Week 9.
Detroit Lions
On April 7, 2014, Vaughn signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Lions (NFL).
Baltimore Ravens
On May 28, 2015, Vaughn signed a one-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens (NFL). On September 5, 2015, he was released by the Ravens. He re-signed with the Ravens on November 17. He was released on December 8, 2015.
San Diego Chargers
Vaughn signed with the San Diego Chargers (NFL) on December 30, 2015.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
On August 17, 2016, it was announced that Vaughn signed as a free agent with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL). In his first season in the CFL Vaughn played in 9 regular season games, contributing 26 defensive tackles and 1 tackle on special teams. On May 16, 2017, it was announced that Vaughn along with five other players were released by the Tiger-Cats.
Toronto Argonauts
On May 17, 2017, it was announced that Vaughn had signed with the Toronto Argonauts (CFL). Although technically classified as a linebacker in the Toronto defensive scheme, Vaughn continues to provide coverage as a defensive back. Throughout the first half of the season, Vaughn made several big plays. Vaughn recorded his first CFL interception in a week 1 victory against his former team, picking off Zach Collaros of the Tiger-Cats. Vaughn also recovered a fumble to kick-start a week 3 comeback over the Ottawa Redblacks. Despite fumbling himself on the return, a fellow Argonaut recovered the ball in the endzone. During week 9, Vaughn secured a goal-line interception during a victory over the Montreal Alouettes which allowed the Argos to retake lead of the CFL East Division. The following week, the Argos lost to the Calgary Stampeders, 23-7, with Toronto's only points coming off of Vaughn's 3rd interception of the year, which he returned 115 yards for a touchdown.
Personal Life
Vaughn's grandfather Chester Vaughn, was a Golden Glove boxer from Indiana, and was scheduled to fight Muhammad Ali, when Ali was still known as Cassius Clay. Chester had to back out due to his wife's pregnancy, but was impressed with Clay that he named his son Cassius, who did the same with his own son, the football player. Vaughn named his own son Cassius, and takes pride in the name, stating, "I’m privileged to part of it because the men who came before me are great men."